SIR, —There must be many of my coevals who felt astonishment
mingled with com- miseration on reading the letter of C. M. Hussey, who would Prefer to die at 55 rather than at 65, and thinks that the modern world is no place for anyone over middle age.
I cannot claim to possess more than the average amount for my years of 'speed, en- durance and concentration.' I have enough of the first to dodge the traffic on a country road, enough of the second to cultivate my patch of garden, enough of the third to follow with enjoyment a good hook or a Spectator article. With this modest equip- ment I hope to continue smoking for as long as possible, despite the 'modern world.' It is perhaps fortunate that neither the Prime Minister nor the Leader of the Opposition appears to share Mr. Hussey's pessimistic views.—Yours faithfully,
SEPTUAGENARIAN
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